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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
Gov. uolbrooL'. Predatory RcmarL.

We are assembled on this auspicious day,
fellow citizens, ladies and gentlemen, 10
dedicate, with formal ceremonies, the mon
umeut erected in commemoration of the
brave men who went forth from this town
INTO the military service of the United
States in the late war.
1t is most fitting that we should thus sub
stantlally recognize the patriotic services
OF our young men, who so promptly an
swered their country's call in its time of
need
From very far back in the history of the
world 1t has been the practice of mankind
to erect monuments in commemoration of
great men and of great deeds and events.
The lessons which these monuments teach
70 succeeding generations are most useful
and make deep and lasting impressions
From the contemplation of them We are
led To form higher ideals and TO take new
and increased courage in the discharge of
duty TO ourselves, 10 our country, and 10
mankind.
IL was an impressive spectacle 10 see reg
lment after regiment composed of the
Hover OF the population of our state. with
such alacrlty Fastening to their places of
muster and soon after leaving for the seat
OF war. We could not but have mingled
feelings Of eXultation and of sadness at the
STANDARDIZATION that our young men i'm
such numbers were ready and willing 10
defend their country, and sadness AT the
thought that perhaps many might never
return or might be crippled for life by
wounds III battle, or even worse, by the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17

News came on Wednesday that the Off
cial head of Col. Kittrcdge Haskins, United
States District Attorney for Vermont, had
at last fallen into the Atkins Smalley bas-
kct, and that Clarence H. Pitkin of Mont
pelier had been appointed in his place The
event has been long expected and the an
nouncement caused no surprise either to
Col. Haskins or his friends The only won
der is that it did not happen long ago. If
Mr.. Atkins could have had his way it
would have taken place the next day after
the Democratic administration came into
power. But there were some stumbling
blocks in the way. Col A. NJ. Dickey of
Bradford was first endorsed for the place.
but it did not suit the boss's personal ends
to have him given the berth, and so he was
put off with the Bradford post office. 1t
was well understood when poor Dickey was
thus shelved more than year ago that the
action was only clearing of the way for
Pitkin TO take the District Attorneyship.
Whether the President has gone through
his usual silly farce of removing Col. Has
kins on account of Charges" preferred is
not announced. We hope however, that
he has for once done straightforward.
manly thing, and removed him on no plea
except that the place was wanted for a
Democrat Col Haskins has held the office
seven years. He was last appointed by
President Arthur, and his present term
would have expired in December of next
year. 1t is conceded by all that the duties of
the office have never been performed with
greater ability and faithfumess, or with
more careful regard TO the interests Of the
government, than during Col Haskins's in
cumbency.
The only comment to be- made is the pa
tent and well-worn one that the action is
not in accordance with the principles of
civil service reform 10 which Mr.. Cleveland
came into Office affirming that he would ad-
here. 1t illustrates once more, and for the
thousandth time, the truth Of Hon. Eugene
Hale's saying, when the Cleveland admins.
tration came in, that the Republican Off
cials will all have 10 go, and the only ques
ton is how much cant and hypocrisy there
will he about it, There has been a dis
graceful amount.
Mr.. Pitkin, the new incumbent, is law.
yer of good repute He was born and brel
Republican, but in 1884 he went over t,
the mugwumps, and has now been baptized
into the fun Democratic communion anc
received his reward His appointment
completes the Democratic "clean sweep" il
Vermont, save only the Montpelier post
mastershiu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17

id Cummings fell as a soldier should. facing
the enemy
Time viii not allow such an eulogy As
should bc said Of eoch and every one but
this town gave Of her best Newman. Put
nam. Selleck, Fcrritcr, Witt, Pellet Whose
empty sleeve is his best eulogy) Ryther.
Harris, llOughton, Klinger, Church. Cune.
Gibbs, the Fishers, Smith, Wooster, Hev-
wood, Hildreth, Howe, Kcyes, the Reminp
tons, Bradley, the Stockwells, Colt, the Rip
leys the Hescocks. Todd, John Curtis "
ler Robert Hnrdie, the Proutys, Paddleford
the Franklns, Barrett, Alexander, the A
lens the Butterfields. Cole, the Emersons.
the Smondses, the Richardson's, Scofed
Whipple, Wallen, Ward, Chaplain vii
liams, the Akeleys, the Towards, Martin
Maynehiem, Leavenworth and Lewis. Ran
dali, Henry $. Rice, Buckley, Edwards, FL
mer, Arms, Baker, Briggs, the Clarks, the
Coles, Convey, the Davises. Elliot. Ellis. Joy.
Lawrence, the Millers, the Pratts, Ranney.
Reynolds, Root, Sargent, Stedman. stowe.
Thomas, Ninton, Walker. Weatherbead
Wheeler, White Yeaw That there were
differences among these men is no doubt
true but if one was less worthy than an
other, | use the words Of the Athenian ora
tor when | say, 81 hold above him as a
shield his value in his country's behalf"
Their funeral drum-beat shall keep pace
with every movement Of the race
ON higher, nobler life intent:
W here err people live 10 see
Inc law ruthrOned with liberty
ShhN rise soldiers monument.
For us the lesson: greed and lust
Eat ont our faith eat out our trust
The iihrrs Of our manhood loose
u these memorials Of the dead
Suifuse the cheek and bow the head
They could not have diyiner us.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
DEATH OF COL. E d. FROST.

News was received on Wednesday Of the
death, ON Tuesday afternoon, at Nc Comb
City, Miss, of Col. r. j. Frost. brother Of
Eugene and j. ". Frost, and the Youngest
Of the soms Of the late James Frost Col
Frost was born u Brattlcbpro. his bovhood
was spent here and hc graduated at Dart
mouth college IN the same class with Hon
b ID. Harris soon after he went south.
whore he taught school for Neur and AT
terward took up the profession Of civil eugi
neerng and IN due time became prominently
identified with southern interests a. "a rail
road contractor and manager His most
notable work was the construction Of the
Mississippi Central railroad. which involved
many difficult engineering problems. one Of
these being the crossing of the wide marshes
in the approach to New Orleans. 1t is re
lated that in doing this work Col. Frost
drove length after length Of piles without
finding bottom, and Just when he thought
he must give up the undertaking a. IA hope
less one he discovered that piles sunk in
the marshy ground aud allowed TO remain
there became set in their places so as 70
sustain Il superstructure, and acting on
this discovery the road was successfully
completed. Always after the road com
pletion and up to the time of his his death
Col. Frost was its superintendent and gen
eral manager, with headquarters at New
Orleans. His affiliations, both in business
and by marriage, carried him on TO the
Confederate side during the war. and he
performed an important service for the
southern cause as its chief railroad man
ager while the war lasted, but he reiuiced
in the final triumph Of the Union cause,
and has ever since been an active and con
spicuous representative Of the development
Of the New south His visits to his old
home in Brattleboro, when in the North on
business, have been frequent Physically
he was a strong, well built, handsome man
of unusually striking presence He died
Of paralysis the first seizure from which
came to him suddenly one night some two
years ago He was one Of the large NUN.
Der Of notable men whom Brattleboro has
sent out who have achieved careers Of
large usefulness and high prominence in
their chosen sphere of active life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
HOME NEWS.
WEEK Espyo rurnsD,v EVENING, JrSr 10, 1857.

WEppINa PRESENTS. We have just received a
fin" line Of very attractive goods for presents la
sterling silver case goods aud fancy pieces la an
tque brass and old silver.
RANGER q THOMPSON.
Rich and highly favored ice-cream at the Ven.
dome. Orders will receive prompt attention.
i. H. BATCHELnER & co.
PIcTuRE FRAMES ARE cheap at Clapp Il Jones's
Artists materials, full stock. Reduced prices
since April LIST at Clupp a Joness
ARTISTIC PlcTuBE FRAMING at Clapp & Jones's
Picture frames in variety at A. r. wfder's
Also academy board Shop open evenings tos
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
For SALE CHEAp.-Onc phaeton carriage In.
qure Of W. D. SToCRwEI, West Brattlcboro
Twenty doz. pairs Of Ladies' Queen cuff hold
ers sold in three weeks This is positive proof
that they are just what the ladies want Large
variety Of styles for sale by Jeweer Hubbard.
Photograyeur. photographs fine etchings, easel.
and frames. Mrs. s NJ. CHATrlEiD, Hooker block
LADIES WATCHES. We have very large and
attractive stock OF these goods among them som,
special bargains lately received.
RANGER * THOMPSON
Fred NJ Waite wants 80 boys to pick strawber
res tomorrow Saturday morning at cents d
quart
WANTED five men to peel bark.
FRED NJ WAITE, Brattlrboro Vt
The ladies Of the Congregational society will
hold their annual strawberry festival at the tow
hall on Thursday evening June % Unusual at
fractions will be oTerd at the japanese booth fan
cy and art tables Supper, including stravber
ries, 81 cts Doors open at five O'Clock Admis
sion 10 cents. Everybody invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17

Mr.. President and Felio,r citizens of Brot-
HebOro:
Under the Revised Laws Of Vermont and
in accordance with vote of this town, the
duties and responsibilities Of erecting "a
monument 10 the memory Of it, soldiers
who fought for the Union and its rights in
the late rebellion have fallen on the board Of
seectmen. and in their behalf say that
after due deliberation and in the midst Of IA
diversity of opinion as b. the design and
the material Of which il should be built
they have caused 10 be erected. after de
sign by our fellow townsmnn, Mr.. Geo. a
Hines, a monument Of granite cut from the
mountain Of an adjoining town. 1t con
sists Of ten separate and distinct stones
each whole and complete in itself and
wrought into the finished state in which
you now see them 10y the hand Of MessrS
Carrick Brothers Of st. Johnsbury. Upon
this base Of granite stands a statue. and on
each Of the four sides there is "A tabet-all
from the renowned studio Of Mr. VI. II
Mosman Of Chicopee, Mass. The workman
! ship and skill shown, and the manner in
which these contractors have completed
their work, needs no commentator, and no
words of mine can add thereto. In our
deliberations upon these matters We have
endeavored 10 comply with the wishes of
the voters as understood by Us, and We
have been pleased with the willingness with
which minoritics have deferred TO the will
Of the majority in matters Of difference Of
opinion.
And now while We as citizens Of Brattle-
boro are more than willing 10 DO honor %
its soldiers who fought for the Union ia the
late great struggle and who were permitted
10 return b. their homes, let us at this time
especially call To mind the thirty one who
died IN the service Of their country, Re
membering that AL that "A man hath will
he give for his life % ! now sir. have the
honor Of presenting 20 the town this monu.
ment which will speak to generations vet
unborn. and Of leaving it ia the hands of
our late war governor, and now President
Of the Day, for the dedicatory services ap-
pointed to be held
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
Robert q. WinthrOp's Jubilee Ode 10
Queen VicIOria.

Not as our Empress do We come To greet thee
August Victoria,
On this suspicious Jubilee;
lde as old England's realms extend
. q er earth and SEA
Her Nag IN every cline unfurled
iiri morning druh beat comprising the world
ct here her sway imperial finds an end.
IN our loved Land OF Liberty,
Nor is 1t as our Queen for US to hail thee,
Excellent Majesty,
ON this suspicious Jubilee;
Long long ago our patriot fathers broke
Inc Tie which bound us TO a foreign woke
Aud made us free:
S9uqulectS thenceforward of ourselves alone.
We bay no homage 10 an earthly throne
ohly 10 Hod We bend the knee
stili' still today and here, thou hast part,
llust riOus lady,
III every honest AnglO-SaKOn heart
Albeit unframed TO notes uf LOYALTY;
- luNels OF our old ancestral race
/" reverence Tor the goodness aud the grace
which lend thy fifty years Of royalty
Il ni,29lluulrhtai glory ON the historic page
h"'oiA~ohlhg them Forever as the Victorian Age
For all the virtue faith and fortitude.
,r,,, The piety and truth.
which marx thy noble womanhood
Nv. As erst thy golden youth,
- elho would do honor u thy name
Joining our distant voices 10 tho loud acclaim
Il, 90. 1912 Mhlcl, rings DER land and sea
~ Alleslatlon OF the just renown
Thy reign has added 10 the British crown,
Aeah" ME no swelling sounds of exultation
Aah DANISH from our memory
.-,.., ON this suspicious Jubilee.
~ SAMMY inquire standing at thy side
Int cherished consprt of thy power and nrida
through weary years the subject of thy tears
mn ANA nourned In every nation
Whose latest words a wrong 10 ms ,yithstood
Tue friend OF ace-ALBERT, the Wise aud tiood
Boston, June, 1881
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
The Rebel Flags.

Definite announcement was made on
Wednesday that Adjutant General Devens,
acting under orders from the President,
had notified the Governor Of Texas that
the rebel flags, captured from the regiments
from that state, and since deposited with
other rebel flags at Washington, would be
forwarded TO him on his order This ac-
ton has caused great excitement and in
dignation among the Grand Army men.
Governor Foraker, of Ohio, has protested
to the Washington authorities against the
restoration Of flags captured from the reb
els 10y Ohio troops, and has directed legal
proceedings to be instituted to prevent it,
if possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17

attentive crowd, and among the crowd II
very liberal sprinkling Of Grand Army un
forms. Many visitors came in 10y the
morning trains over the Valley and Brat
tleboro q Whitehall railroads hundreds
drove in bv team at 1890 came the Ches
hire county veterans, and - ! 30 a Valley
special of eleven cars brought down large
accession 10 the visitors
Of the invited guests Gov. Ormsbee.
Brigadier General Greenleaf, Quartermas-
ter General Gilmore. Capt r. Il. Arms, and
Capt c. 5 Forbes arrived ON Thursday af
ternoon Capt. p D. Blolgett Depart
ment Commander Of Vermont Grand Army.
Col A b Valentine Col r. f. Hartshorn
Of the governors staff, II. j Carrick Of
the st Johnsbury firm Of granite coutrac
tors, and NJ. II Mosman, the artist, ar.
rived on the Friday morning trains.
The names OF the Grand Army posts
present were the following. with names Of
their commander, and number Of men in
each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17

begun TO lay siege to the anarchist crowd,
but they were beaten of and the festival
was continued until the beer was gone and
night came on-Most and his fellows mean.
time making speeches denouncing the in.
reference of the law
Demonstrations like this may furnish a
safety valve for the angry passions Of such
a crowd, but the time will come, neverthe-
less, when men Of the Most stamp will be
made 10 understand that liberty of speech
and action does not mean liberty 20 imperil
the peace and safety Of society, and when
they open their mouths 10 teach doctrines
of violence they will be promptly and eff.
fectually shut 10y the strong hand of the
law
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
He ThinI.s Rctrcr Of II.

The President has evidently listened" to
the voice of public opinion on the question
of the return Of the rebel flags. On Thurs
day he issued letter to the Secretary of
War directing the withdrawal of the offer
to return them and that no further steps be
taken in the matter, except to inventory
the flags and properly preserve them. He
very wisely concludes that amy direction
as to the final disposition Of the flags" should
nrirnnte with CONGRESS y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17

Grand Master powderly of the Knights
of Labor made favorable impression dur
ing his recent visit to Boston He made Il
conservative speech the general tenor Of
which favored the deliberative. social and
charitable phases of the order. but opposed
strikes and denounced anarchism. He said
that workngmen who go ON strike often
think they are generou, and are sacrificing
themselves for the good of their fellows,
but they as often forget they are throwing
out Of work hundreds and thousands in re
mote places because human industries are
SO interlockcd that one part of the machine
cannot stop without stopping others. The
evil, therefore, is almost always greater
than the good Mr.. Powderly was in the
midst of an eloquent appeal for temper
ance when he tainted through over exer
ton Of his delicate lungs. II had rather
hc said, 'be at the head of an organization
having 100000 temperate, honest, earnest
men, than he at the head of an organiza
ton of l9,0OO,OOO drinkers, whether mod
crate or any other kind
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
HIM y VTN TTT-
Governor Of Vermont
Vermont Academy commencement.

A strong and attractive program is an
nounced for commencement week at Sax
tons River beginning with address before
the Y. NJ. G. A, on Sunday morning, 10Th,
and sermon before the graduating class on
Sunday evening On Tuesday afternoon
the corner stone Of the new main building
will be laid, with addresses by Lieut.. Gov.
Fuller, DR., Thomas of Brooklyn, and 9th
eriH-Sirs. Livermore gives a lecture ON
Wednesday afternoon, and ON Thursday
evening occurs the anniversary concert,
when distinguished artists will appear, in
GLIDING Mrs. f. Humphrey Allen, soprano
soloist
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17

For some time past there has been Il
gradual advance in the price of coffee owing
to the operations of New York dealers who
have been at work to control the market.
A drop came on Monday, and three firms
failed in consequence with large liabilities.
The dealings during the day amounted to
nearly one-twefth Of the whole annual i'm
port, and the drop of two cents a pound
represented total decline of $500, 600.
There were some indications of panic.
On the following day there was break in
wheat in Chicago, which caused several bad
failures, followed by an exciting day on
Wednesday, when the leading member of
the bull clique. Kershaw Il Co., was obliged
to succumb to the pressure, the price of
wheat being forced down far below its nor
nal range.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
DEPARTMENT or VERMONT, q 4 r.
L--- 1880. ~ L-.---- 49,

BRArT.EBoRo, VT, June Il, 1885,
WHEREAS, We, the comrades of the Grand Ar
my of the Republic this day assembled In Brattlr
boru Vt, for the purpose of assisting in the drdi
cation of monument 10 our comrades who gave
their lives for the preservation of the Union have
heard with profound regret OF the action of the
President of the United States Ia directing the re-
turn Ia the several states uf the flags captured 10y
Union troops during the rebellion L is
Resolved That while We earnestly dcprecat,
all attempts 10 keep alive feelings Of srctiunalism
and regard with most friendly feelings our lat
antagonists, We most soemny and earnestly pro
test, for ourselves and In the name Of our fallen
comrades whose memory II So wildly brought t.
mind by the solemn ceremonies Of the day. against
removing from their present resting place and
uslOdy the bloody rmhlems of treason that cost
SO many precious lives, fully believing that sucl
removal will do more 10 keep alive the bitter rec
objections Of the war than anything that has trans
pired since It's close
Resolved That these resolutions be- transmit
ted by the department Commander 10 His Excel
ltncy the Governor of Vermont with the request
that the SAME he forwarded officially 10 President
Cleveland
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
THE GREAT NORTHWEST.

M. Editor Il notice 10y your paper that
Mr., Allen picked box Of Strawberries last
Wednesday. We have had them for ten
days. Our corn is 3; feet high and tasseled
peas fit for the table, tomatoes feet high
and in blossom, cucumbers in blossom, let
tuce gone to seed-and no hot bed used
II. f. SMITH.
Minneapolis, June Is 1887.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
s W. KIRKLAND THE CHAMPION

The annual meeting Of the Vermont d-
vision Of the L. 4. W. including the races
for the state championship. was held at
Montpelier this friday afternoon A des-
patch received from Dubois secretary Of
the state division, SAYS: kirkland Of
your place won the Smile state champion
ship, Fletcher Of st. Johnsbury second -
No time is given Kirkland was the only
Brattleboro bicyclist who attended the
meet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT,
HOW 1T WAS DEDICATED
On Bunker Hill Day, June II, 81.
Perfect June Dny---R large Crowd Of
People, md Program Successfully
Carried out.

Our Guests---the Procession---the Part
Taken by our Townsmen---Corporal
Tanners Grafton.
Friday, June II, the day Of the dedica
ton Of the Brattleboro soldiers monument.
was, we are sure, precisely the kind of day
that Lowell had in mind when, in his ia
miliar poem, he could think of nothing So
rare as Il day in June. Rains the night be
fore laid the dust and put the roads in the
best possible condition. The early morn
ing air was suggestive of summer heats,
but soon cool breeze sprung up, and
thence on the day was perfect one with
bright sun and balmy invigorating air.
Early in the day visitors began TO fiji the
streets, and lay noon the town was in vel
come possession Of well-dressed orderly,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-06-17
FROG RA NJ


As Mr., Tanner rose To speak after his in
PRODUCTION 10y the president of the day. he
was greeted with cheers and a tiger" hy
the veterans who crowded close about the
speakers stand-a welcome which called
out from him the characteristic opening
words, Il wonder, sometimes, whether YOU
old fellows will ever forget how to yell "a
salutation which called out applause and
put the speaker en- rapport with his audi
ence from the start. In opening, he made
this allusion to the project entertained by
the Administration of giving up to the
Southern states the rebel flags taken in bat
tie by the Union troops, but which it was
announced, on the very day of the dedica-
ton, had been abandoned
Mr.. President ladies and bogs:-The first
thought that springs 10 my lips ON this occasion Il
that as We stand here in the presence OF that
granite, IL requires draft on the Imagination to
predict that II will stand while time shall last and
10 all who come here 10 BrattlebOru il will tell the
story Of the loved and the lost In the light of
what we know today Of the public sentiment OF
this land IL requires no great Imagination 10 catlt
us 70 predict that the battle tpgs our boys so often
guided 10 capture on the field OF battle will con.
unue in the custody Of the American eagle
said last night 70 a friend who asked what
thought about things that were questions OF wide
CONVERSE that there came In words OF living drt
before my eyes the utterance of the almost in.
splrrd poet, Whom the gods wish 10 destroy they
INST make mad, ! congratulate not alone yol
but every loyal heart aud every well-muaning titi
zen IN TINS land that reason appears 10 be ON the
throne again today.
This allusion called out a storm of cheers
and applause.
Entering then upon the main portion Of
his speech, Mr.. Tanner said that monu.
ments serve three purposes. LIST, they tvpify
our personal affection for those whose